Mental Health Awareness for Managers

How our online learning works and what happens next

Our online courses offer the same course content as our in-person and virtual courses, available as e-learning modules for the learner to complete at home or in the office.

After purchase, you will receive an email with access to log into our online learning platform.

How it works for the learner

Learners can access the course materials through our learning management system at their own convenience.

The course modules can be completed independently – a great choice for those that prefer to work through learning at their own pace and have time limitations. It can also be beneficial to those who may not be comfortable talking about mental health publicly.

Creating awareness of mental health in the workplace allows managers to better manage their own mental health and support the wellbeing of their teams. Reducing stigma and building an environment where everyone feels comfortable to talk about their mental health helps managers recognise the signs and symptoms of poor mental health, support individuals experiencing emotionally challenging situations, and lead a resilient team.

By creating awareness of mental health in the workplace, managers can benefit from engaged and motivated individuals, less absenteeism, increased productivity, better staff retention, satisfied customers and an improved professional reputation.

Looking after your own mental health as a leader is crucial to better understanding and supporting the mental health of your team. Leading by example is an important part of any manager, supervisor or team leader’s role.

By developing better understanding and awareness of what causes your own stress, you will be able to better adapt to emotionally challenging situations and become a more supportive and empathetic leader. By ensuring you look after your own wellbeing, you can employ the same tools and techniques to your team, encouraging open communication, supporting each other, and building resilience.

Both new and experienced managers will benefit from developing their skills in managing stress and building their understanding of mental health.

Everyone experiences stress in their life and workplace – it's what makes us get up in the morning and motivates us throughout the day. Everyone has mental health and both new and experienced managers can better support themselves and their teams by gaining knowledge of what impacts on mental health in the workplace.

It is everyone’s responsibility in the workplace to help reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health and wellbeing.

HR managers are often used as a signpost by team leaders or employees who are supporting someone experiencing poor mental health. Part of the duty of a Mental Health Champion or being the first point of contact for an individual experiencing an emotionally challenging situation is to signpost them to resources which may be beneficial.

This could be talking to their line manager, raising an issue with the HR department, or reaching out to more professional services such as utilising the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) or contacting their GP service.

Mental health training can be emotionally challenging, but our experienced trainers are skilled at helping individuals cope with any challenges that may arise during the training programme. Some learners may experience unexpected emotions during the training because of past experiences. The course content is varied and may include relatable trauma or crises experienced by some individuals.

If you, or your learners, have any concerns they wish to discuss prior to the course please get in touch with our team.

Suitable for learners over the age of 16.